Get Involved Fair
Student Life proudly hosts the Get Involved Fair each semester as a venue for students to connect with meaningful opportunities to "get involved" in their campus, local, and global communities!
The Get Involved Fair provides you with a chance to meet new people, discover new possibilities and opportunities, allow for personal growth, and assist in developing life skills. Students who volunteer have the chance to develop new skills and leadership qualities, meet new people and increase their confidence.
Why Should I Go?
The fair provides a great opportunity to establish contacts for program-related volunteering, and learn about opportunities that will help you build your portfolio, enhance your resume and learn about possibilities for future employment. Prospective employers are seeking employees who have established leadership, communication and teamwork skills—these are proven through volunteerism!
When Is The Next Get Involved Fair?
The upcoming dates for the Get Involved Fair are as follows:
Winter 2012 Semester
Cambridge Campus
Monday January 16, 2012
10:00am – 1:00pm
Atrium
Doon Campus
On-campus Clubs & Services Day – Wednesday January 18, 2012
Community Organizations & Agencies Days - Thursday January 19, 2012
10:00am – 1:00pm
Student Life Centre & E-Wing
Waterloo & Guelph Campuses Campuses
Tuesday January 17, 2012
10:00am – 1:00pm
A/B Corridor (Waterloo) and Cafeteria (Guelph)
Who Can I Expect to See at the Fair?
We are proud to have such a wide range of diverse community service organizations and agencies that join us at the fair each semester.
More than 50 community organizations have participated in past Get Involved Fairs, including:
Alzheimer Society of K-W
Big Brother/Big Sisters
Best Buddies
Canadian Blood Services
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
Canadian Cancer Society
Canadian Diabetes Association
Canadian Mental Health Association
Child Witness of Waterloo Region
Christian Horizons
City of Kitchener
CNIB
Extend-A-Family
Family and Children’s Services
Food Bank of Waterloo Region
Grand River Hospital
Grand Valley Trails
Habitat for Humanity
Heart & Stroke Foundation
Homer Watson House & Gallery
Independent Living
Juvenile Diabetes
kidsLink
Kitchener Public Library
Leave the Pack Behind
Learning Disabilities Association of K-W Lutherwood
Meals on Wheels
MS Society
National Service Dogs
Nutrition for Learning
Planned Parenthood
Ray of Hope
Red Cross
K-W Right to Life
Saint Monica House
K-W Sexual Assault Support Centre
St. John Ambulance
Sun Beam Centre
United Way
Volunteer Action Centre
Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region
YMCA
The Get Involved Fair also promotes many on-campus opportunities from many areas, including:
Conestoga Students Inc.
Disability Services
International Education Office
Learning Commons
Marketing & Liaison
Residence
Respect Campaign
Safety & Security Services
Student Life
Is it free to attend?
Absolutely!
How do we join the Get Involved Fair?
We always welcome new organizations, clubs and on-campus areas to join us for future Get Involved Fairs. If you are interested in joining, contact Ryan Connell, Student Life Programmer at rconnell@conestogac.on.ca or (519) 748-5220 ext. 2373.